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What is Folate Deficiency?
Folate is also known as Vitamin B9. It is one of a group of important vitamins involved in cell metabolism. Folate plays a critical role in synthesizing DNA, RNA, and proteins. Therefore, deficiency can cause impairment of cell division and…
What are Common Warts?
Common warts, also known as verruca Vulgaris, are a common dermatological condition that causes small, fleshy growths on the skin. They are most often found on the hands or fingers, but can also occur in any other non-genital location. Common…
What is Cluster Headaches (CHs)?
Cluster headaches (CHs) are a relatively uncommon headache disorder. This kind of headache affects people in bouts (clusters) over weeks or months. According to the World Health Organization, CHs affect around one thousand people. They primarily affect adults, and the…
What is Contact Dermatitis?
Contact dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin triggered by a substance the skin has come into contact with. The substance may be an allergen, something that provokes an allergic reaction, or an irritant, something that damages the skin.[1] Inflammation…
What is Trichomonas Vulvovaginitis?
Trichomonas vulvovaginitis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) of the vulva (external female genitals) and vagina. It is caused by a tiny parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis. This condition mainly affects women between the ages of 16 and 35 years. It…
What is Benign Mole?
Most moles are benign or harmless. Moles are types of skin growths or lesions, commonly referred to as a nevus (plural: nevi). Nevus is a generalized medical term for a visible, circumscribed, chronic lesion that sits on the skin or…
What is Viral Meningitis?
Viral meningitis, or aseptic meningitis, is a viral infection of the meninges, the membranes around the brain, and spinal cord. Viral meningitis is usually less severe than bacterial meningitis, though a doctor should assess all suspected cases of meningitis. There…
What is Plantar Warts?
Plantar warts, sometimes called verrucas, are a type of wart found on the sole of the foot or the toes, most commonly in weight-bearing locations such as the heel. They are a very common type of wart, especially in children,…
What is Measles?
Measles is a highly infectious, viral illness. Children are most often affected, although it can occur at any age. Although the illness is unpleasant, most people make a full recovery. However, in certain cases, serious complications can develop. Vaccination programs…
What is Non-Allergic Rhinitis?
Non-allergic rhinitis is the medical term for inflammation of the lining of the nose which is not caused by an allergy. Inflammation of the inside of the nose causes a swelling, blockage, and the production of more fluid than usual.…